In a key match of the World Cup Round of 16 concluded on July 4th Beijing time, debutant Cape Verde narrowly lost 2-3 after extra time to defending champions Argentina, exiting in the round of 32. Although they failed to advance to the last 16 and continue making history, Cape Verde's performance in this match and throughout the entire World Cup truly deserves the applause of all fans.

Bằng loạt sút luân lưu chính xác tuyệt đối, đội tuyển Ai Cập đã tiễn Australia, đại diện cuối cùng của Liên đoàn bóng đá châu Á (AFC) tại World Cup 2026, về nước tại vòng đấu loại trực tiếp 1/32 sau khi 2 đội bất phân thắng bại trong 120 phút thi đấu.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the 26-year-old Tchouameni is Ratcliffe's "dream signing." However, like many others, this dream of the Red Devils may always remain out of reach.

A notable figure has just emerged amid the peak of the 2026 World Cup. According to a survey conducted by Ipsos Sports exclusively for the Associated Press during the last three days of June, about 6 in 10 soccer fans in the United States said they are "extremely" or "very" excited if the U.S. team advances past the group stage, but that number drops to just 25% when considering the overall American population.

The Football Association of Indonesia recently held a Water Break discussion forum themed "ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026: Toward Indonesia's First Championship" at the N Brand Experience Center, SCBD, Jakarta, yesterday, July 3.

While football fans around the world focus on the vibrant atmosphere of the World Cup, the Vietnamese national team is quietly entering its most crucial preparation phase for the goal of defending the 2026 ASEAN Cup title. The training camp in South Korea is not only a place for Coach Kim Sang Sik to refine his squad but also a test of the team's spirit, physical condition, and the future of Vietnamese football.

Hot Vietnamese football news today 4/7: Vietnam national team assembles squad; Ninh Binh FC announces two new signings.

As the 2025/26 V-League season concludes, the summer transfer market has immediately become bustling as many clubs start the race to strengthen their squads. From title contenders such as Hanoi FC, The Cong Viettel, CAHN, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh to ambitious teams like CATPHCM or newcomer Dong Nai, all are actively seeking quality contracts to prepare for the competitive 2026/27 season.

At 2:00 AM Beijing time on July 4, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 kicked off with a thrilling clash at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. After 120 minutes of intense battle, Egypt and Australia were deadlocked at 1-1, and in a dramatic penalty shootout, Egypt prevailed 4-2 (5-3 on aggregate) to advance to the quarterfinals.

In a crucial World Cup Round of 32 match that ended on July 4 Beijing time, Egypt eliminated Australia via a penalty shootout to reach the last 16. [Watch the World Cup on Migu Video.] In the first half, Volpato hit the post with a long-range shot, and Hafez assisted Ashour to break the deadlock. In the second half, Hani's own goal helped Australia equalize. Extra time saw no goals.